Pickled Mustard Seeds

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Love mustard's pungent flavor? Try this quick recipe. In just a few minutes, you will have a jar full of tart, savory, and flavourful bombs. We promise you and your family will enjoy every bit of this power-packed healthy condiment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Indian
Servings 24
Calories 24 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar, with the mother culture
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions
 

  • Bring water, vinegar, salt, pepper, turmeric powder, and mustard seeds to a pan to boil.
  • Cook for 20 minutes until the seeds become tender.
  • Turn off the heat and allow them to cool at room temperature.
  • Add in the garlic cloves.
  • Transfer to a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Stays fresh for 2 months.
  • Use it as a condiment or add it to salads or stir fry.

Variations

  • One can use caraway seeds, coriander seeds, or horseradish if mustard seeds are unavailable.

Power tip

  • You can opt to add pure and unpasteurized honey once the gas is turned off for additional taste and flavor.

Notes

  • Mustard seeds contain glucosinolates (sulfur-rich compounds) which aid DNA damage repair after conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
  • They are rich in selenium, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and folic acid.
  • Mustard seeds contain carotene and lutein, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and avoid premature aging.
  • Explore more about the magical seeds here.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 2gFat: 1.2g
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Raw Papaya Stir Fry

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Turn the fruit of the angels - raw papaya into a sweet, sour, and spicy stir fry packed with the power of mustard seeds which are not only loaded with nutrition but tickle the taste buds too. Relish this with roti, rice, or even as a salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Stir fry
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium-sized raw papaya, grated
  • ½ tsp cold pressed coconut oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • Pinch of asafoetida, hing
  • 1 dry red chili, broken into halves
  • Few curry leaves
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Peel the papaya and grate it.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add a pinch of asafoetida and red chili.
  • Stir in the grated papaya, and add the turmeric powder and salt.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Once done, add the lemon juice and garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Variations

  • One can use carrots and beetroot too, as per the availability.

Notes

  • Raw papaya contains papain which is considered effective in treating skin infections and lesions and also helps prevent constipation.
  • Loaded with fiber, it aids digestion and boosts gut health too.
  • Mustard seeds contain glucosinolates which are further broken down into isothiocyanates. These are linked with reducing the spread by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and inducing cell apoptosis (cell death).
Power tip
  • You can alternate mustard seeds with mustard sauce.
  • Check out the recipe for homemade mustard sauce here.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 12.3gProtein: 1.4gFat: 1.3g
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